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History classes faculty can choose to work at one of 122 accredited history schools in California. The following statistics and charts help analyze the current state of the history academic community in California, and the future trends in history training at the following levels:

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Professional Trends

California Vs. National History Employment

Of all of the history professionals that work in the US, approximately 10% work in California state.

Employment Growth for History professionals In California

710

1,020

770

710

740

2006

2007

2008

2009

2010

Yellow: Actual Values

In California, the field of history is growing. 30 more history professionals were working in California in 2010, than there were in 2006. Thus, the field of history has grown by 4% in California. This growth is faster than the change in the number of history professionals around the country. Nationally, the number of history professionals has shrunk by 2% from 2006 to 2010.

History VS. All Professions salaries in California

$50,940

$56,980

$63,305

$64,195

$61,350

$48,885

$52,410

$54,744

$56,285

$57,176

2006

2007

2008

2009

2010

Light Blue: History

Dark Yellow: All Professions

The salaries paid to history professionals are growing in California. The mean salary for history professionals in 2006 was $50,940 per year. And in 2010 the mean salary was $61,350 per year.

Salary percentiles for History professionals in California

10th percentile

$39,030

25th percentile

$45,725

50th percentile

$56,940

75th percentile

$75,110

90th percentile

$90,900

This represents a 17% growth in salaries. This growth is mirrored by state trends for all professionals. In California state, within the field of history, there is a huge variation in pay. The highest paid history professionals earn 133% more money than those in the bottom 10% of the pay bracket.

Average Salaries for History professionals and related professions in California

History

$61,350

Liberal Arts

$92,650

Political Science

$89,485

History professionals in California earn, on average, less than their counterparts in related professions.

Educational Trends

History programs available for each degree type for all schools in California

associate

47

bachelor

80

master

31

doctor

13

Certificate

48

Total

219

As the number of history professionals is increasing in California state, the number of students graduating from the 122 accredited history schools in California state is also increasing. In 2006 there were 4,261 history graduates from history courses in California and in 2010 there were 4,468 graduates.

This represents a 5% increase in the number of history degree or certificate school graduates in California state. A majority of these graduates, or 37%, graduated with a bachelor's degree in history.

History Faculty Salaries in California

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